Proteins and allergens
When selecting a protein there are many things to be considered such as nutrients, sensitivities and allergens which can completely change your dogs whole life style.
The most common allergens are proteins found in
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Chicken
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Beef
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Lamb
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Soy
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Egg
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Dairy
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Wheat
While not all dogs are susceptible this can cause many issues in dogs such as Red & Itchy skin, rashes, hives and skin & ear infections. To find whats causing the allergies we recommend going to a vet to try out a food trial.
What to avoid feeding your dog
All of these foods listed are considered to be toxic and in some cases, fatal to pups if consumed.
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Chocolate
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Onions/garlic
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Citrus
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Milk & Lactose
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Raw Yeast Dough
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Fatty Foods
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Salty Food
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Mouldy Foods
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Avocado
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Coconut
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Coffee
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Cooked Bones
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Grapes
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Sausage Meat
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Cooked Bones
Recommended proteins
We recommend these proteins based off of lack of allergens and high nutrition value.
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If you have a fussy eater and struggle to get certain nutrients in their diet try out meal toppers.
Feeding adult/senior dogs
Adult dogs should be fed once or twice a day (Depending on size and how active your dog is) preferably with premium kibble that is appropriate for their life stage and health. it is recommended that you consult your vet before swapping from puppy to adult kibble.
Dogs in their senior years require more care as they are more prone to health issues that can be affected by their diet. They may require more fibre, protein, etc.
It is best to consult your veterinarian about any changes that may be needed to their diet.
How a change in diet can be beneficial
A diet change can be beneficial in many ways such as potentially addressing behavioural problems caused by excess energy and slowly changing diets to help your dog avoid developing sensitivities.
If you have purchased a pup through a breeder, you can ask what food they have been having so that you can continue feeding them with it or very slowly introduce new proteins if needed.
Switching foods and proteins suddenly can cause stomach upsets and intolerances to new foods, so a slow introduction is ideal.
Cooked food is recommended for puppies, as raw food contains lots of bacteria that their immune system may struggle to cope with. If you are cooking meals for your pup it is recommended that you buy human grade ingredients as pet meat can contain preservatives.
Puppies should be fed small amounts regularly throughout the day due to their high nutritional demand. Hand feeding occasionally at this stage can help prevent behavioural issues in the future such as being possessive over food.
After about 4 months of development your puppies permanent teeth should be starting to come in, this is the ideal time to start giving them bones (preferably with meat) to help with dental health and prevent them from chewing on things they shouldn't be. The bones given shouldn't be cooked as this can cause the bone to become brittle and splinter easily possibly causing fatal harm to your pup.
As they get closer to being an adult, we recommend gradually bringing down feeding times to twice daily whilst also keeping an eye out for any sign of intolerance's/allergies.
Health Guide
Recently added a new family member to the pack but not sure on how/what to feed them? Here is a small guide that should help based on the RSPCA guide.
